{"product_id":"a-a-badenhorst-papegaai-red-2025","title":"A.A. Badenhorst Papegaai Red 2025","description":"\u003cp\u003eA.A. Badenhorst Papegaai Red\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegion: Swartland, Coastal Region, South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage: 2025\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBottle size: 75cl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrape: Field blend\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eABV: 13.5%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJuicy, light, and easy-drinking, with aromas of fresh red berries such as strawberry and raspberry. The palate is bright and refreshing, with fine, grippy tannins that add texture. Designed for everyday enjoyment and best served chilled or just below room temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePapegaai Red is a celebration of youth and diversity, crafted from 23 young vineyard parcels planted on the decomposed granite slopes of the Paardeberg. Each site contributes equally to the blend, resulting in a wine that captures a holistic and authentic sense of the Kalmoesfontein farm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOver several days all grapes, red and white, are hand-harvested together and co-fermented on their skins. This unconventional approach, reflects years of thoughtful planning. Fermentation is natural, with minimal sulphur added, and the wine is bottled unfiltered, preserving purity and vibrancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eNeal Martin describes Adi Badenhorst as someone who “epitomises the carefree spirit that pervades the [Swartland] region”, a phrase that still doesn’t do justice to a man whose personality is as characterful as the wines he makes. Adi founded A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines in the Paardeberg with his cousin Hein in 2008. He is a champion of attentive farming and minimal intervention winemaking to convey an authentic expression of the Swartland in his wines.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London End Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64677561106809,"sku":"209133725","price":15.5,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0506\/5405\/2509\/files\/A.A.BadenhorstPapegaaiRed.png?v=1790064529","url":"https:\/\/www.londonendwines.com\/products\/a-a-badenhorst-papegaai-red-2025","provider":"London End Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}